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Semi leaves the scene after collision

KHP  Kansas Highway PatrolOLATHE- A Kansas woman was injured in an accident just before 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Johnson County.
The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2001 Peterbilt semi driven by Karl Dennis Knight, 63, Neosho, Mo., was southbound on Interstate 35 in Olathe.

The truck failed to maintain a lane and struck a 2005 Toyota Tacoma driven by Kathleen S. Dieckhoff, 54, Olathe, in the rear. The collision caused the Toyota to spin out of control and leave the roadway.

The semi then left the scene.

Dieckhoff was transported to Olathe Medical Center. Knight was not injured.

The KHP reported both drivers were properly restrained at the time of the accident.

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